Remember one of the two lawsuits in Alaska Superior Court – specifically the one filed by legislators? And at issue in that suit is whether the legislative council’s investigation is constitutional (infringing on due process rights), and if they were illegally allocating funds outside their jurisdiction.
Well, the slow hand of justice is still at work… the Anchorage Superior Court judge dismissed the suit… as he should. This is too large an issue for any court less than the Alaskan Supreme Court to decide. And no judge in their right mind will create such a precedence of ruling about state lawmakers budgeting, and constitutional rights of citizens.
So while this is “a story”… it’s actually just notice that the next step of appeal has commenced. Now what really would have been a story is if the Anchorage judge took it upon himself to decide such issues… that would be one ballsy guy in robes….
Unless something happens soon, French will get his “wet dream” of releasing his incomplete findings to the press.
I wonder if the report will be released before the State Supreme Court renders a decision? During the appeal, can the court issue an injunction until they decide?
I’d heard that Palin’s husband my testify.
No fear here. We are all absolutely certain the vetting process of Sarah six-pack was a
‘slam-dunk’.
Ultimately, Doug, I anticipated all cooperating in the “witch hunt”. Their participation will not, however, affect the appeal going to the Supreme Court to determine if the Legislative Council is acting outside their jurisdiction for allocation of budget/funds.
Personally, I just don’t worry about any of this. All the legal mazes will be run on both the LC and the AG/Personnel Board process.
And if Palin’s found “guilty” under any legal process? Whoopee… pay her $5000 fine and the sheeet hitting the fan is paid for. Because, ya know, that’s all it is.
Typical government… spending over $100K for a $5K fine.
But noooo….. it’s not political.